This area is to provide you with
additional information about Bob Lyon and attorneys that are Board Certified. Bob feels
that it is important for you to know additional information that can help you, the
consumer. When you are contacting or employing an attorney, you want the best person for
you, your family, friends and loved ones.

Bob Lyon is a Board Certified
Attorney - Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He has
been Board Certified since 1991.

WHAT IS A BOARD CERTIFIED
ATTORNEY?

The Texas Board of Legal
Specialization recognizes attorneys in various areas of law, who because of experience,
training and knowledge are awarded certificates of special competence.

Q:

What are the general requirements for Board
Certification?

A:

- Been licensed for at least 5 years
- Spent three years of practice in specialty field
- Devoted 25-50% of practice to field of specialty
- Handled a wide variety of cases in field
- Attended continuing legal education seminars
- Received approval of judges and colleagues
- Passed a written examination

Q:

How long does an attorney remain certified?

A:

Certification is for a period of 5 years. To
remain certified after that time, every 5 years the attorney must apply for
re-certification meeting the requirements for continuing legal education, peer review and
substantial involvement in the specialty field.

Q:

How does the consumer know whether an
attorney is Board Certified?

A:

A Board Certified attorney is entitled to
indicate certification on the business card and letterhead, display of the Certificate of
Special Competence, and by listing the certification in legal directories and telephone
listings under "Attorneys (or Lawyers) - Board Certified".